Ultimate Chicken Casserole

Name: Ultimate Chicken Casserole with Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 26 ounces cream of chicken soup; 1½ cups half-and-half; 2½ cups chicken breast, (cooked and shredded); 2 cups cooked wide egg noodles; 1½ cups frozen corn; 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese; ½ cup sweet yellow onion, (finely diced); 6 strips bacon, (cooked and crumbled (½ cup)); 1½ teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 2 cups French fried onions

Packed full of simple ingredients, this ultimate chicken casserole is a creamy and cheesy classic comfort food recipe that will be a huge hit with the casserole-loving families out there.

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Ultimate Chicken Egg Noodle Casserole Ingredients
Substitutions And Additions
How To Make This Ultimate Chicken Egg Noodle Casserole Recipe
How To Serve
Storage
Frequently Asked Questions
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There isn’t anything better than coming home to this warm, delicious ultimate chicken casserole waiting for you. With layers of tender chicken and noodles smothered in a creamy sauce and ooey-gooey cheesy goodness, it’s sure to become a family favorite.

close up shot of a casserole dish full of Ultimate Chicken Casserole with a large wooden spoon

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“Easy and tasty dinner.”
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Ultimate Chicken Egg Noodle Casserole Ingredients

Ultimate Chicken Casserole raw ingredients that are labeled

You’ll need:

1 (26-ounce) can of cream of chicken soup
1½ cups of half-and-half cream
2½ cups of cooked, shredded chicken breast
2 cups of cooked wide egg noodles
1½ cups of frozen corn
1 cup of shredded mild cheddar cheese
½ cup of finely diced sweet yellow onion
6 strips cooked, crumbled bacon (½ cup)
1½ teaspoons of kosher salt
1 teaspoon of cracked black pepper
2 cups of French fried onions

PRO TIP:

You can use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken from your local grocery store in this recipe. This is a great time saver.

Substitutions And Additions

PASTA: You can substitute any shaped, cooked pasta for the egg noodles in this creamy chicken noodle casserole.

ONIONS: You can substitute ½ cup French-fried onions for the fresh diced yellow onion in this easy chicken casserole recipe.

CHICKEN: You can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken thighs for shredded boneless chicken breasts. Just make sure to chop the chicken into small pieces.

CHEESE: Any kind of shredded cheese will work in this ultimate chicken noodle casserole recipe. Try mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or, for a bit of spice, Pepper Jack.

SOUP: You can change up the variety of soup you use in this weeknight dinner recipe. Try cream of mushroom soup as a great option.

How To Make This Ultimate Chicken Egg Noodle Casserole Recipe

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS

You can make the casserole the night before. Store covered in the refrigerator, and do not add the French fried onions until right before baking.

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set it aside.

STEP TWO: Using a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and the half-and-half until smooth.

cream of chicken soup and half and half whisked together in a bowl

STEP THREE: Add the shredded chicken, cooked egg noodles, corn, shredded cheese, onion, bacon, kosher salt, and cracked pepper to the soup mixture. Stir until well combined.

chicken egg noodles, corn cheese, onion, bacon, salt, and cracked pepper stirred together

STEP FOUR: Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared pan.

STEP FIVE: Evenly sprinkle the French fried onions over the casserole.

french fried onions sprinkled over the casserole

STEP SIX: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

Ultimate Chicken Casserole baked in a baking pan

How To Serve

This comforting chicken noodle casserole is the perfect dinner idea that the whole family will love. Add a delicious simple Caesar salad and our cheesy pull-apart bread, and you will be all set.

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Storage

IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftovers of this creamy casserole in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze the un-topped and unbaked casserole for up to 2 months. Allow the casserole to thaw, top with the French fried onions and bake according to the instructions.

overhead shot of a plate of ultimate chicken casserole

Is there anything more comforting than a warm and cheesy casserole on a cold winter night? This ultimate chicken casserole is sure to please everyone at the dinner table (make sure you try our popular chicken and rice casserole, too!). Featuring tender noodles, chunks of chicken, creamy sauce, and gooey cheese, it’s a real crowd-pleaser.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you cook noodles before adding them to the casserole?

You will want to cook the egg noodles before adding them to the casserole.

Can I prepare this casserole ahead of time?

This easy chicken noodle casserole can be made the night before and stored, covered in the fridge, until you are ready to bake it. Just wait to add the fried onions until right before baking.

Can I freeze this casserole for a meal later?

This easy recipe can be frozen unbaked for up to two months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, and then add the onions and bake.

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